Research / Scientist in Norway
One documented route of this kind in Norway, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Vocational Training and Researcher Permits
Permits for trainees and researchers. Employed researchers are treated as skilled workers; self-funded researchers must show own funds. Researcher routes can count toward PR and feed the job-seeker permit.
- Processing time
- Varies by nationality; see UDI work-immigration waiting-time guide.
- Language requirement
- No language certificate needed
- Permanent residence
- Researcher routes can count toward permanent residence (3 years, in some cases 5).
Requirements
- Trainee placement or researcher position at a Norwegian institution
- Own funds (self-funded researchers) or qualifying employment
- Valid passport
Required Documents
- Valid passport required
- Contract or agreement with the Norwegian institution required
- Documentation of funds (self-funded researchers)
Official fees
- Application fee (work category, adult) 6,300 NOK
Process Steps
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1
Register application
Register on UDI's application portal (My page) selecting the relevant subcategory.
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2
Pay fee
Pay the work-category application fee.
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3
Attend appointment
Book and attend a police (in Norway) or embassy/VFS (abroad) appointment with documents and biometrics.
Official Sources
- UDI - Vocational training and research Official
- UDI - Fees Official